Spiced Chickpea and Couscous Bowls – Flavorful & Fresh
Spiced Chickpea and Couscous Bowls combine simmered chickpeas, warm spices, and fluffy couscous.
Ingredients
Spiced Chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Dash cinnamon to taste
- Dash cayenne to taste
- Two 14-ounce cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
- Two 14-ounce cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes undrained
Bowls
- Couscous prepared according to package instructions
- Cucumber chopped
- Fresh mint parsley, cilantro (minced)
- Yogurt or hummus
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Toasted pita wedges
Instructions
Make the Spiced Chickpeas
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne. Cook until fragrant.
- Add chickpeas and stir well to coat in spices.
- Pour in fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices) and simmer for 20 minutes until slightly thickened.
Assemble the Bowls
- Cook couscous according to package instructions and fluff with a fork.
- Chop cucumbers and mince fresh herbs.
- Divide couscous into bowls.
- Spoon spiced chickpeas over the top.
- Add cucumbers, herbs, yogurt or hummus.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Serve with toasted pita wedges.
- Enjoy your warm and vibrant Spiced Chickpea and Couscous Bowls.
Notes
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.